Oven-Ready
Thai-Style Cashew Chicken
with cilantro and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
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Chef
Jimmy Shay
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
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- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 3 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
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- 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1Wvj35
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat14g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1900mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables
Pat chicken dry and place in one provided tray. Top evenly with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
In second provided tray, combine 2 tsp. olive oil, carrots, peppers, cabbage, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Bake Meal and Add Sauce
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine brown stir fry sauce, orange sauce (use less if spice-averse), 1/4 cup water, and brown sugar.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Drain excess liquid from trays. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil. Transfer chicken to tray with vegetables and gently stir to combine. Transfer half the chicken and vegetable mixture to now-empty tray. Divide sauce mixture (to taste) between trays and stir until coated. -
3 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until sauce is bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice and 1/2 tsp. salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Coarsely crush cashews in shipping bag.Stem cilantro and tear leaves.Carefully remove trays from oven.To serve, top rice with chicken and vegetable mixture (to taste) and garnish with crushed cashews and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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